He graduated from college, landed a well-paying job in corporate finance and bought his first home. Then, he dropped it all and embarked on a journey that would change his life forever. Isaiah Glen Shields talked with Delaware LIVE News on his 400th day walking across the country. Cars and trucks whizzed by — many of them offering friendly honks …
Saints Marks defeats Salesianum in comeback victory
No. 8 Saint Mark’s defeated the No. 7 Salesianum Sals in comeback fashion Wednesday evening. The Spartans found themselves behind early but were resilient enough to come back for the victory. Sals Matt Speicher was hit by a pitch which put him on first base. Luke Steinrock followed with a single to put runners on first and second for the …
Colleges, DOE ask for hundreds of millions for capital projects
The big three institutions of higher education in the First State along with the Delaware Department of Education on Thursday asked for a combined $300 million from the state for capital improvement projects. As the state’s General Assembly prepares its budget for fiscal year 2025, which starts July 1, the University of Delaware, Delaware State University and Del Tech all …
*Update # 1-Delaware State Police and Delaware Department of Health and Social Services Issue Urgent Safety Advisory
The Delaware State Police (DSP) and the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) continue to urge heightened awareness following a surge in suspected drug overdoses in Sussex County. […]
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The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner Has Published the Official Proposed Regulations.
The Office of Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) is inviting stakeholders and interested parties to review and comment on the regulations that will control the State regulated adult-use recreational marijuana industry in Delaware. As you are aware, the Delaware Marijuana Control Act, 4Del. C. Chapter 13 legalized the use of recreational marijuana for individuals 21 and older. […]This post was originally published …
Delaware Live wins 10 Delaware Press Association awards
Delaware LIVE reporters won 10 awards, including five first place ones, in the 2024 Delaware Press Association 2024 Professional Communications Contest. Editor Betsy Price won three first place awards, including feature story for online publications for “Delaware Wedding: Matt Meyer, Lauren Cooksey marry in Rehoboth;” arts and entertainment coverage for “Winterthur’s Ann Lowe exhibit: History, fashion on parade;” and hobby/crafts …
Brandywine Village promotes itself with new welcome center
Brandywine Village, a community just north of downtown Wilmington that traces its European roots back to about 1640, is boldly doing something about its future: running its own welcome center. “We hope through history that we will encourage economic development,” said Brandywine Village resident Peg Tigue, who’s orchestrating the effort. “There’s so much to be proud of here.” Welcome centers …
Nominate a Young Environmentalist for DNREC Awards
DNREC is calling for nominations for its 2024 Young Environmentalist of the Year Awards. The awards program recognizes Delaware students who have shown a commitment to environmental advocacy and conservation efforts. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, June 28, 2024.This post was originally published on this site
Easterseals Celebrates National Speech-Language-Hearing Month
Most parents would agree that toddlers can be picky eaters. However, there is a difference between a selective eater and an outright aversion to eating. That was the case for two-year-old Isiro and his parents Xyare and Jordin Patrick. If it did not pass Isiro’s “smell, feel, and look” test, he would not even try it. This was a job …
Troopers Arrest Millsboro Man for Assault and Resisting Arrest
Delaware State Police arrested 35-year-old Brandon Myers of Millsboro, Delaware, for multiple felony assault and resisting arrest charges in Long Neck Sunday morning. On April 28, 2024, at approximately 5:38 […]
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Broadway in Wilmington: Women, women, women, and ‘Evan Hansen’
Women, women and more women are the focus of the 2024-15 Broadway in Wilmington season, which will count “Tina — The Tina Turner Musical,” Mean Girls” and “The Cher Show” among the titles heading to the Playhouse on Rodney Square. Skip Pennella, executive director of The Grand, said the season will be one of the most exciting in years, with …